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2 nd November, or 3 rd November if the 2 nd falls on a Sunday. All Souls Day. Also known as the “Day of the Dead”, the day in the Celtic year when the Festival of the Dead took place. It was once the custom to leave doors open and food on the table to nourish the souls of recently departed family members.
Facts about November. Gemstone: Topaz. Flower: Chrysanthemum. Traditions and festivals in November include All Saints Day, All Souls Day, Mischief Night, Bonfire Night, Rememberence Day and Stir Up Sunday. The name comes from the Roman word 'novem' meaning nine, because it was the ninth month in their Roman calendar.
Nov 1, 2010 · It is a feast day celebrated on 1st November by Anglicans and Roman Catholics. It is an opportunity for believers to remember all saints and martyrs, known and unknown, throughout Christian history.
- Twelfth Night. Recognised as the last day of the Christmas festive season. It is tradition to take down your Christmas tree and decorations to avoid bad luck in the year ahead.
- Burns Night. Celebrate the life and poetry Scottish Robert Burns, with a special Burns Night Supper with Haggis, Neeps and Tatties and friends. January 25 2024.
- St. Dwynwen’s Day. Celebrate Welsh Valentine’s day – St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers. January 25 2024.
- Candlemas Day. Candlemas is the last festival in the Christian Christmas calendar. It is tradition (although not so popular these days) for people to have light candles in their windows on the night.
This is a month by month list of all the special days we have in Britain. Facts, Folklore, Superstitions, Festivals and Special Days for each month of the Year. Includes an list of anniversaries for each month. Many charities and other organisations have special days and weeks like 'The Big Hush' or Children in Need.
Events, celebrations, awareness events, saint's days, annual campaigns, major sporting events - UK and global festivities happening in November 2024. November is the month of both solemn events - Rememberance Day - and joyous celebrations of Diwali, Hanukkah and the irreverent Guy Fawkes Night.
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Ottery St Mary Flaming Tar Barrels. Every 5th November the streets of Ottery St Mary are lit by blazing tar barrels, carried by the residents of the town; the barrels weigh 30kg and are carried at […] This is an ancient custom dating back hundreds of years -nobody knows exactly how long but it’s reputedly one of the oldest traditions in Europe.
